Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Dams & Water Infrastructure

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is delivering Australia’s critical water infrastructure projects across dams, retarding basins and related assets. Join our Dams team to contribute to feasibility studies, design, construction and asset management with national and international collaboration.

You’ll work on complex, high‑impact projects, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff while advancing sustainable water solutions. We value collaboration, precision, and a proactive approach in a deadline‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary degree, CPEng, RPEV and proven experience in the dams industry.
• Proven ability to manage complex dam projects and deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
• Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving, organisational and commercial skills, and the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Collaborative and detail-focused professional who shows initiative and thrives in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical analysis and design of water dams, retarding basins, service basin.
• Inspection, investigation and condition assessment of existing dams.
• Scoping and undertaking geotechnical investigations, including interpretation of foundation conditions and characterising the engineering properties of foundation and construction materials.
• Construction support services including inspection of works, evaluation of quality control and quality assurance data and construction reporting.
• Preparation of tenders and proposals & providing mentoring.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Dam design

Project management

Communication

Client relations

Education

Tertiary engineering degree

CPEng/RPEV certification

Job description

AECOM is delivering Australia’s critical water infrastructure projects across dams, retarding basins and related assets. Join our Dams team to contribute to feasibility studies, design, construction and asset management with national and international collaboration.

You’ll work on complex, high‑impact projects, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff while advancing sustainable water solutions. We value collaboration, precision, and a proactive approach in a deadline‑driven environment.